Lecturer - Mathematics

Trafford College Group; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Maths Lecturer for Adult and Community Learning. The role involves lesson planning, student progress tracking, and providing individualized support to help students succeed. Candidates should have a strong background in teaching functional skills maths and the GCSE curriculum. A passion for teaching and continuous improvement is essential for this position.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution of 28.68%

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching Maths GCSE or willingness to work towards it.
• Ability to provide individualized support.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tailored lesson plans aligning with curriculum.
• Track student performance and provide updates.
• Collaborate with other staff to align tutoring with classroom teaching.

Skills

Experience in teaching functional skills maths

Strong organizational skills

Ability to adapt teaching strategies

Education

Teaching qualification

Deep understanding of maths functional skills and GCSE curriculum

Job description

Overview

Role: Maths Lecturer Adult and Community Learning

Hours: 17.5 Hours per week

Salary: GBP33,351.00 - GBP47,397.00 FTE

Employer Pension Contribution: 28.68% (GBP9,565.06 - GBP13,593.45 FTE)

Location: Stretford and Stockport campus and community venues

The Trafford and Stockport College Group (TSCG) is seeking an experienced Maths tutor contributing to our vision of unlocking potential and fostering success.

About The Role:

This role is a pivotal position within the ESOL, lifelong learning & Skills Development team, reporting directly to The Adult and Community leader. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop and refine your professional leadership skills and excellent subject knowledge of functional skills from Entry 1 to level 1. Experience of teaching Maths GCSE or willingness to work towards this.

You will be responsible for:

• Lesson Planning & Delivery
  • Prepare tailored lesson plans that align with the curriculum or student goals.
  • Deliver engaging sessions that cater to the student's learning style and pace.
• Student Progress Tracking
  • Track student performance and identify areas for improvement.
  • Provide progress updates to students, parents, or supervisors as needed.
• Resource Development
  • Create or curate practice worksheets, revision notes, and study guides for functional skills maths.
  • Recommend supplementary resources such as online tools, apps, or books.
• Individualised Support
  • Offer one-on-one guidance to address specific difficulties.
  • Adapt teaching strategies for students with different needs or abilities.
• Feedback & Reporting
  • Provide constructive feedback after each session or at regular intervals.
  • Maintain accurate records of sessions, attendance, and progress reports.
• Exam Preparation & Strategy
  • Teach time management, problem-solving strategies, and revision techniques.
• Professional Development & Collaboration
  • Collaborate with other staff to align tutoring with classroom teaching.
  • Stay updated with curriculum changes, teaching methods, and exam board updates.
  • Participate in College wide CPD sessions and wider Maths CPD.

With a forward-thinking approach, you will continuously seek ways to enhance our processes, identifying opportunities to improve the student experience throughout their journey at the college. Your ability to understand the needs of learners, external partners, community groups and employers as well as adapt to a changing regulatory environment will be crucial in directing resources and focusing the team's efforts effectively.

About you

If you are a dedicated and adaptable maths tutor with a strong track record delivering functional skills maths and helping students to build confidence as well as achieve their academic goals, we want to hear from you!

We are looking for someone with a deep understanding of the maths functional skills and maths GCSE curriculum and a student-focused approach, who can create engaging, structured lessons tailored to individual needs. Your goal will be to make maths clear, accessible, and enjoyable, while equipping students with the problem-solving skills they need to succeed in exams and beyond.

You should be organised and reliable, able to maintain clear progress records and provide constructive feedback to ensure continuous improvement. A passion for education and a commitment to staying up to date with the latest teaching methods and resources are essential to deliver the best possible support for every learner.

Equality, Safeguarding & Employment Conditions

All employees, including senior managers, will normally be appointed to the minimum point of the pay grade for the job. In certain cases, it may be appropriate to appoint to a higher point in the pay grade at the discretion of the Director of HR & Performance due to the candidate's current salary, experience or qualifications.

Staff at Trafford & Stockport College Group go above and beyond to ensure that our students get the best possible teaching and support to enable them to reach their ambitions. We expect the very highest standards for all students, and this is evidenced year after year by our achievement and progression outcomes. If you are passionate about championing inclusion, fostering positive employee experiences, and making a difference, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

TSCG is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. As part of our commitment to being a Disability Confident Employer, all disabled applicants who meet the minimum requirements of the job, as set out in the job description and person specification, will be guaranteed an interview.

The Trafford & Stockport College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share this commitment. Employment at the Trafford & Stockport College Group is subject to an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service and any post in regulated activity will also be subject to an additional barred list check. The Group will meet the costs associated with this.

Please note that new guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 requires us to carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on successful candidates.

Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive we are unfortunately not able to respond to each applicant. If you have not been called for interview within 3 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

This role may close early please submit your application early to avoid disappointment